dismissal
Definitions
The act of ordering or allowing someone to leave.
The termination of someone's employment.
The rejection of a suggestion, idea, or claim as unworthy of consideration.
Examples
The employee received a formal letter of dismissal after the investigation concluded.
His summary dismissal from the company came as a complete shock to his colleagues.
The judge granted the motion for dismissal, effectively ending the lawsuit.
Synonyms
discharge termination firing expulsion removal rejection cancellation
Antonyms
hiring appointment acceptance retention employment recruitment approval